Recognizing Greatness

April 12, 2013

The Washington College Alumni Board’s Awards Committee is seeking nominations for three annual alumni prizes: the Alumni Service Award, the Alumni Citation for Excellence and the Alumni Horizon Ribbon Award.

All affiliates of the College—alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends—are encouraged to nominate outstanding alumni for consideration.

Full descriptions of the awards and a nomination form can be found online at http://washcoll.edu/alumni/connecting/. Please contact the Alumni Office at alumni_office@washcoll.edu for more information.

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